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Viewsonic Elite XG270QC Review

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Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:30 PM

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The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is an excellent high refresh rate curved gaming monitor that also delivers deep blacks and superb picture quality. However, its narrow viewing angles and the lack of an sRGB mode can be a dealbreaker to some users.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a high-end 1440p gaming monitor that was first released back in early 2020, and it boasts a 165Hz VA panel that delivers deep black levels and a 3000:1 native contrast ratio.

Similar to some of the best computer monitors available in its range, it features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and GSync compatibility. And just like many of the most popular gaming monitors, it has a 1500R curved display. Its stand sports a 4.7-inch height adjustment, 5-23 degree tilt, and a 25-degree swivel range on either side.

The XG270QC’s display I/O consists of two HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4. As a result, it can’t deliver 120 Hz output from the latest generation of gaming consoles (e.g., PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and X). Other than that, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack and four USB 3.0 ports.

Consensus

our Verdict

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a great well-built option for competitive gamers that crave high refresh rate gaming but also don’t want to sacrifice picture quality and resolution.

Its joystick-controlled OSD (On Screen Display) is extremely easy to use, but it does have two extremely low-powered speakers that struggle to accurately deliver punchy and bass-filled audio.

And due to its VA panel, the viewing angles on the XG270QC are incredibly narrow. On the other hand, the VA screen helps this monitor deliver a high contrast ratio.

Tested at just 3ms GTG, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC features an extremely high response time, which reduces motion blur and overshoot to prevent ghosting. However, it also lacks an sRGB mode for professional applications (e.g., photo and video editing).

ReasonS to Buy

  • Excellent 165 Hz panel for high refresh rate gaming
  • Fairly low 3 ms gray to gray response time
  • Exceptionally deep black levels for an LCD panel
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • Fairly accurate colors pre-calibration
  • Support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA GSync

Reason to Avoid

  • The absence of an sRGB mode for professional apps
  • Extremely poor viewing angles
  • The curved display can be problematic for productivity-related applications
  • No presence of HDMI 2.1 for the current generation gaming consoles
  • Somewhat restricted ergonomics from the included stand
  • Two low-powered 3-watt speakers for stereo audio

Viewsonic Elite XG270QC Specs

Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs2
Max Resolution2560 x 1440
Panel TypePanel TypeMVA
Refresh Rate165 Hz
Response TimeResponse Time1 ms
Screen size27"

All Specs

Test Results

Brightness (nits)465.66
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)1,542.9333
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)96.3
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)85.1
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)112.7667
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)13.6067
Response Time (ms)5.7
Reflections % (Total Reflections)5.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)47
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)45
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)33
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)33

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Market Context

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a high-end 1440p gaming monitor that was first released back in early 2020, and it boasts a 165Hz VA panel…

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a high-end 1440p gaming monitor that was first released back in early 2020, and it boasts a 165Hz VA panel that delivers deep black levels and a 3000:1 native contrast ratio.

Similar to some of the best computer monitors available in its range, it features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and GSync compatibility. And just like many of the most popular gaming monitors, it has a 1500R curved display. Its stand sports a 4.7-inch height adjustment, 5-23 degree tilt, and a 25-degree swivel range on either side.

The XG270QC’s display I/O consists of two HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4. As a result, it can’t deliver 120 Hz output from the latest generation of gaming consoles (e.g., PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and X). Other than that, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack and four USB 3.0 ports.

While the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC features a curved VA-type 27-inch display, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG sports a flat IPS panel. As a result, the ViewSonic…

While the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC features a curved VA-type 27-inch display, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG sports a flat IPS panel. As a result, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG monitor features a significantly wider vertical and horizontal viewing angle in comparison to the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC. On the other hand, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC has a 3000:1 contrast ratio with its dynamic contrast feature, which trumps the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG’s 883:1 native contrast, providing deeper black levels.

Unlike the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ gaming monitor features native HDR 10 compatibility. And it boasts an IPS-type flat display, while the…

Unlike the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ gaming monitor features native HDR 10 compatibility. And it boasts an IPS-type flat display, while the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC comes with a VA curved Quad HD screen. In addition, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ is significantly more ergonomic, as its stand boasts a much wider swivel range of 60 degrees on each side compared to the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s 25 degrees both ways. Moreover, the VG27AQ has much wider viewing angles than the XG270QC.

The Gigabyte M27Q sports a slightly higher display refresh rate of 170 Hz when put against the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s 165 Hz curved screen. And…

The Gigabyte M27Q sports a slightly higher display refresh rate of 170 Hz when put against the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s 165 Hz curved screen. And the Gigabyte M27Q has native HDR 10 support, which the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC lacks. The Gigabyte M27Q also boasts an IPS panel, which delivers broader viewing angles and richer colors than the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s VA panel. On the contrary, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC has a significantly higher 3000:1 contrast than the M27Q’s 1184:1 contrast.

Display Type

LED

LED

LCD

HDMI Inputs

2

1

2

Max Resolution

2560 x 1440

2560 x 1440

2560 x 1440

Panel Type

MVA

IPS

IPS

Refresh Rate

165 Hz

165 Hz

170 Hz

Response Time

1 ms

1 ms

0.5 ms

Screen size

27"

27"

27"

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  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    66
    The ViewSonic Elite XG270QG is a good monitor for most uses. It performs best as… Read More

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    Samuel Breton
  • Tom’s Hardware
    89.25

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    With few flaws, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is one of the best gaming monitors we’ve… Read More

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    Christian Eberle
  • Tom’s Guide
    82.65

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    The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC provides QHD resolution, vibrant colors and a tasteful curve — if… Read More

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    Marshall Honorof
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